Reflection

Such a stoic presence, this Great Blue Heron, anticipating.

Osprey

I settled down at Sacagawea lagoon this morning in the hopes of catching ospreys taking advantage of the recently stocked pond. Eventually, a pair flew over and dove right in.

Ravens

I observed some crafty ravens today on a well deserved drive to nowhere...

Rusty Hinge

I love the sound of the yellow-headed blackbird. Like slowly opening a door to an old barn.

Snake in the Grass

This garter snake came from Greycliff, MT and has been living in my house for a few days in the mudroom in an aquarium. It's what I get for having two boys. And I like it. I have to mention that it's 40 degrees here in Livingston right now, but we're going to release it tomorrow.

Come Hither

I admit I became obsessed with photographing these hummingbirds. I just couldn't stop, and it made me happy.

Bittersweet

I just got back from a road trip to Washington state where we spent time north of Spokane at a friend's remote cabin and then onward to a music festival on Monday. I'd never seen so many different kinds of hummingbirds in one spot, sometimes seeing ten at the feeder at a time. One of my memories of spending time at my grandparents house in Omaha, NE in the summer was watching the hummingbirds at the feeder. Midway through our stay, I got a phone call that my Grandfather, who was 93, had passed away. He was the last of my four grandparents to go. He was an amazing, witty, loving man who I will miss dearly.